Samples from China

Do you guys always order a sample first of a new product from China?
Do you always arrange a third party inspection?
I have never ordered samples but I have arranged third party inspections in the past
I am considering not doing either with a new product I am ordered
I know it is a risk but it is a small trial order and the factory has sent me some images of the product (not glossy marketing images but real images of the product in their hands etc ) and it looks fine
I am writing in a clause re returns in my purchase order
Just interested to know how many of you would risk no sample and no inspection for a new product?

Answer:

I know it is a pain and time consuming but I feel more confident about a product once I have seen it. I have rejected a few that appear to be fine in pictures but I am sure would have created problems with too many returns eating into my profits.